To recognise and celebrate some well-known festivals and celebrations from major world religions.
Year 1
Judaism
To talk about how the mezuzah reminds Jewish people of God.
To make links between Jewish teaching and how Jewish people live.
To understand that the Shabbat is a special day of the week for Jewish people and know how Jewish people celebrate Shabbat.
To retell the story of Chanukah, understand why it is special and suggest what this story shows Jewish people about God.
To talk about why the synagogue is a special place for Jewish people.
Year 2
Islam
To talk about some simple ideas about Muslim beliefs about God, making links with some of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
To re-tell a story about the life of the Prophet Muhammad.
To recognise some objects used by Muslims in worship and suggest why they are important.
To make links between what the Qur’an says and how Muslims behave.
To identify some ways in which Muslims pray, worship and celebrate.
To talk about the fact that Muslims believe in Allah and follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad.
To identify some ways in which Muslims mark Ramadan and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, and think about how this might make them feel.
Year 3
Sikhism
To describe things that are important to Sikhs and show how these impact their lives.
To make suggestions about what Sikhs believe about God.
To make links between Sikh stories and the actions of Sikhs today.
To explain what the ‘5 Ks’ are and why they are important to Khalsa Sikhs.
To make suggestions about why it is important for Sikhs to become part of the Khalsa.
To describe Sikh worship and suggest the significance of each part of it.
To make clear links between the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib and seva.
To describe some of the same/different things Sikhs do which show equality in the Langar.
To explain what happens at Vaisakhi and why Sikhs celebrate it.
To discuss reasons why being a Sikh might be a good thing in Britain today and reasons why it might be hard sometimes.
Year 4
Hinduism
To describe some examples of what Hindus do to who their faith, and make connections with some Hindu beliefs and teachings about aims and duties in life.
To describe some ways in which Hindus express their faith through puja, aarti and bhajans.
To discuss reasons why being a Hindu might be a good thing in Britain today and reasons why it might be hard sometimes.
To explain similarities and differences between Hindu worship and worship in other religious traditions.
To discuss the links between the actions of Hindus in helping others and ways in which people of other faiths and beliefs help other.
To suggest why some people see life as a journey and identify some of the key milestones on this journey.
To compare what happens in Hindu, Christian and Humanist ceremonies of commitment and say what these rituals mean.
To suggest reasons why marking the milestones of life are important to Christians, Hindus and Humanists.
Year 5
Judaism
To make connections between Jewish practice, teachings from the Torah and Jewish people’s beliefs about God.
To give examples of Jewish festivals and describe how they impact Jewish people today.
To explain the meaning and significance of Jewish rituals and practices.
To think about how the role of women varies within Judaism.
Islam
To make connections between Muslim practice of the Five Pillars and their beliefs about God and the Prophet Muhammad.
To give examples of how each pillar might affect the life od a Muslim.
To make connections between the key functions of the mosque and the beliefs of Muslims.
To describe the forms of guidance a Muslim uses and make comparisons.
To comment thoughtfully on the value and purpose of religious practices and rituals in a Muslim’s daily life.
Year 6
Islam
To make connections between Muslim practice of the Five Pillars and their beliefs about God and the Prophet Muhammad.
To make connections between the key functions of the mosque and the beliefs of Muslims.
To consider and comment on the value and purpose of religious practices and rituals in a Muslim’s daily life.
To consider the value and importance of pilgrimage, fasting, charity and celebrations in the life of a Muslim.
To describe and reflect on the importance of the Qur’an to Muslims.
To explain what different people think it means to be a Muslim.
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